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M45 7SZ

George Street

Unsworth

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Detailed insights for M45 7SZ

Overview

Postcode M45 7SZ is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year. The median sale price in Unsworth is £285,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £206,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitefield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Whitefield East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,530 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Whitefield East has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.6%

Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from M45 7SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield East near M45 7SZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 7SZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
1 mi

Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M45 7SZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park
0.4 miHamilton Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Hamilton Road Park

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
4,019.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.84(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.75(+4%)
Public order
15.14(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.7(+52%)
Burglary
9.37(+69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
80.82%
Other White
17
6.94%
Pakistani
13
5.31%
Other
6
2.45%
Irish
4
1.63%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
29.22%
No qualifications
44
20.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
17.35%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.44%
Apprenticeship
15
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36.59%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.26%
Social rents from council
9
7.32%
Other social rented
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Unsworth

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £283
Sales (last 12 months): 127
Typical range (middle 50%): £206K – £360K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Unsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£400,000£318
Semi-Detached48£287,250£317
Terraced28£202,500£238
Flats12£120,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Unsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,750£68,000£172,000£121,365
2017£255,875£84,500£175,000£134,250
2018£275,000£90,500£181,000£128,750
2019£280,000£88,250£200,000£146,000
2020£331,250£76,500£217,000£150,000
2021£326,000£91,250£227,000£163,500
2022£388,500£100,000£275,000£187,500
2023£380,000£96,500£265,000£190,000
2024£376,000£125,000£262,500£200,000
2025£400,000£129,400£270,000£200,000
2026£355,000£99,000£311,250£206,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£159£176£154
2017£215£160£184£157
2018£240£153£200£163
2019£232£166£211£180
2020£237£162£222£176
2021£267£179£244£201
2022£307£200£286£202
2023£308£208£282£241
2024£301£229£278£230
2025£306£205£284£238
2026£325£198£324£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Unsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 7SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 7SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 202623, Holly Fold, Manchester, M45 8SRTerracedFreehold£195,000
12 Sept 202514, Richardson Close, Manchester, M45 8SSTerracedFreehold£170,000
20 Feb 2026390, Bury New Road, Manchester, M45 7SYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£380,000
27 Apr 2026287, Bury New Road, Manchester, M45 7SETerracedLeasehold£150,000
19 Feb 2026335, Bury New Road, Manchester, M45 7SETerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the M45 7SZ postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 7SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary School, StandVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableElms BankAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M45 7SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 7SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsStanley Road, Bury, M45 8QHWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district.

Band A£1,703
Band B£1,987
Band C£2,271
Band D£2,555
Band E£3,123
Band F£3,691
Band G£4,259
Band H£5,110

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M45 7SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith

Unsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardUnsworthE05014168
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitefield EastE02001038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 020DE01004988
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 7SZ

Is M45 7SZ (Whitefield East) safe?

The area around M45 7SZ records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M45 7SZ?

The median sale price around M45 7SZ in Unsworth is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 7SZ?

There are 14 schools close to M45 7SZ, including All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (Good), St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Elms Bank (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 7SZ?

The closest station to M45 7SZ is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 392 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 7SZ?

M45 7SZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M45 7SZ (Whitefield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M45 7SZ is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith (Reform UK).